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]IPL 2026, SRH vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 45th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on May 3rd at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad with the game set to begin at 3:30 PM.
Pat Cummins will captain SRH, while Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars likeAbhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Cameron Green and Tim Seifert. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 45th T20 |
| Date | Sunday, 3 May 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcast (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | W, W, W, W, W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | W, W, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stat | SRH | KKR |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Won | 11 | 20 |
| Lost | 20 | 11 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Who Will Win SRH VS KKR ?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | KKR | 50–55 | 180–185 | SRH to win |
| Scenario 2 | SRH | 55–60 | 190-195 | SRH to win |
Top Batters to Watch – SRH VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 2241 |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | 3340 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5194 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – SRH VS KKR
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga | SRH | 55 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 199 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | KKR | 107 |
